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KF51 BHV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,614 mi
Last recorded142,614 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 142,614 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 142,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 138,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 138,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 127,273 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 127,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 118,579 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 118,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 108,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 97,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 84,170 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 84,170 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 68,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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KF51 BHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF51 BHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KF51 BHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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